Aruba On AP22 Installation Manual

Aruba Instant On AP22 Access Point

System

Radio

Installation Guide

The Aruba Instant On AP22 access point delivers high performance concurrent 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) functionality with MIMO radios (2x2 in 2.4 GHz, 2x2 in 5 GHz), while also supporting legacy 802.11a/b/ g/n/ac wireless services

Package Contents

 1 x AP22 access point  1 x Mount bracket  1 x Ethernet cable

If you have ordered AP22 bundle, the package would also include a power supply unit to power the AP through an electrical power outlet.

Inform your supplier if there are any incorrect, missing, or damaged parts. If possible, retain the carton, including the original packing materials. Use these materials to repack and return the unit to the supplier if needed.

Hardware Overview

Figure 1 AP22 Front View

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LEDs

Reset Button

DC Power Socket

Kensington Lock Slot

The AP22 access point has two LEDs that indicate the system and radio status of the device.

Table 1 AP22 Access Point LEDs Status

LED Color/State Meaning

System No Lights Device has no power

Blinking

Alternating Green/Amber Device is ready for setup

Solid Green Device is ready

Solid Amber Device has detected a problem

Solid Red Device has an issue- immediate action required

Radio No Lights Wi-Fi is not ready, wireless clients cannot connect

Solid Green Wi-Fi is ready, wireless clients can connect

Figure 2 AP22 Rear View

Green Device is starting

Ethernet Port

The AP22 is equipped with a 10/100/1000Base-T auto-sensing MDI/MDX Ethernet port (E0). This E0 port supports wired-network connectivity, and Power over Ethernet (PoE) from IEEE 802.3af and 802.3at compliant PoE power sources, such as a PoE midspan injector or a network switch.

Kensington Lock Slot

The AP22 access point is equipped with a Kensington lock slot for additional security.

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Reset Button

The reset button located on the bottom of the device can be used to reset the access point to factory default settings.

There are two ways to reset the access point to factory default settings:

Reset the AP during normal operation

Press and hold down the reset button using a small, narrow object such as a paper clip for more than 10 seconds during normal operation.

Reset the AP while powering up

1. Press and hold down the reset button using a small, narrow object such as a paper clip while the access point is not powered on (either via DC power or PoE).

2. Connect the power supply (DC or PoE) to the access point while the reset button is being held down.

3. Release the reset button on the access point after 15 seconds.

Power

If PoE is not available, a proprietary Aruba power adapter can be used to power the AP22 access point. This power adapter is available in the box if you buy the AP22 and power adapter bundle. For details, refer to the ordering information in the AP22 data sheet at https://www.ArubaInstantOn.com/resources.

When both PoE and DC power sources are available, the DC power source takes precedence. The access point simultaneously draws a minimal current from the PoE source. In the event that the DC source fails, the access point switches to the PoE source.

Cable Clip

The cable clip on the rear of the access point is used to organize Ethernet cable, as shown in Figure 3. The use of the cable clip is optional and does not support all types of cables and plugs.

Figure 3 Cable Clip

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Before You Begin

Refer to the sections below before beginning the installation process.

The AP22 access point is designed in compliance with governmental requirements so that only authorized network administrators can change the settings.

Identifying Specific Installation Locations

Each location should be as close as possible to the center of the intended coverage area and should be free from obstructions or obvious sources of interference. These RF absorbers/reflectors/interference sources will impact

RF propagation and should have been accounted for during the planning phase and adjusted.

Use of this equipment adjacent to or stacked with other equipment should be avoided because it could result in improper operation. If such use is necessary, this equipment and the other equipment should be observed to verify that they are operating normally.

Identifying Known RF Absorbers/Reflectors/Interference Sources

Identifying known RF absorbers, reflectors, and interference sources while in the field during the installation phase is critical. Make sure that these sources are taken into consideration when you attach an access point to its fixed location. RF absorbers include:

 Cement/concrete—Old concrete has high levels of water dissipation, which dries out the concrete, allowing

for potential RF propagation. New concrete has high levels of water concentration in the concrete, blocking RF signals.

 Natural Items—Fish tanks, water fountains, ponds, and trees  Brick

RF reflectors include:

 Metal Objects—Metal pans between floors, rebar, fire doors, air conditioning/heating ducts, mesh windows,

blinds, chain link fences (depending on aperture size), refrigerators, racks, shelves, and filing cabinets.

 Do not place an access point between two air conditioning/heating ducts. Make sure that access points are

placed below ducts to avoid RF disturbances.

RF interference sources include:

 Microwave ovens and other 2.4 or 5 GHz objects (such as cordless phones)  Cordless headset such as those used in call centers or lunch rooms

Portable RF communications equipment (including peripherals such as antenna cables and external antennas) should be used no closer than 7.87 inches (20 cm) to any part of the access point. Otherwise, degradation of the performance of this equipment could result.

Access Point Installation

The installer is responsible for securing the access point onto the ceiling tile rail in accordance with the steps below. Failure to properly install this product may result in physical injury and/or damage to property.

Use of accessories, transducers and cables other than those specified or provided by the manufacturer of this equipment could result in increased electromagnetic emissions or decreased electromagnetic immunity of this equipment and result in improper operation.

The AP22 access point ships with a mount bracket to install the access point to a 9/16” or 15/16” ceiling tile rail, or on a solid surface, such as a wall or a hard ceiling.

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